Carolina Cottage Wood TraysI love the look of these wood trays that have been covered with decorative paper and varnished. Each one is handmade by Melanie of Carolina Cottage. My favorite is Fabulous Fonts.
$20.00 each, Etsy
Dozi Paperclip Holder
I like this squat little creature from Alessi that helps keep your paperclips handy on your desk. I want to buy one and name it Herman. They also come in bright orange.
$20.00, MoMA Store
Retro Ladies Magnet Set
I heart these little kitschy magnets. The photos on them are apparently vintage ads for refrigerators. I love the lady in the sombrero with her Mexican fridge. And the Old West lady with her cow spot fridge. Awesome.
$14.99, ModCloth
See Jane Work Medium Clipboard
There are a lot of things to love about this six-by-nine-inch clipboard. First, it is made from recycled wood. Second, it comes in several fun patterns (green houndstooth, anyone?), each with a stack of matching printed paper and a pencil attached with a satin ribbon. Third, each one has a magnet on the back so you can stick it to your fridge or filing cabinet.
$14.00, See Jane Work
Thomas Paul Notebook Trio
How cute are these three little four by six inch notebooks designed by Thomas Paul? Each one has a different fun pattern. Besides the grouping seen here, there are two other cool groupings of three to choose from, and I kind of love them all. In each group, you get one notebook with lined paper, one with graph paper, and one that's totally blank.
$18.50, See Jane Work
Magnet Birds
I want to cover my fridge with birds! This set comes with eight bird magnets, including a cardinal, a bluebird, a robin, and several other birds that I can't identify. Each one is about two inches tall and four inches across. They're made out of foam and feathers.
$13.95, ShiptheWeb.com
Strawberry Jam Sakura Notecards
Patterned Super-Size Three-Ring Binder
When you want to make your special projects just that much more special, tote them around in one of these babies. The pretty flocked patterns come in red, black, brown, and olive. These are pretty big (the spines are more than four inches across) so you can basically prettify your entire workload.
$18.00 each, See Jane Work
Monogrammed Notepad
This little three-by-five-inch notepad slips easily into a handbag and is perfect for when you need to jot down a quick note or make a shopping list. Each initial has a different color combination. Click the link below to see them all.
$2.49, Hambly Screen Prints
P*rn For Women
This hilarious book aims to act out women's true fantasies. It's full of photos of guys taking out the trash, vacuuming, scooping out the litter box, and making dinner. "I know," says one of the guys, "Let's take you shoe shopping." Another one says, "Is that the baby? I'll get her."
$11.01, Amazon.com
Bird Shape-Up Magnetic Bulletin Board
I've written about Three By Three Seattle's bulletin boards before, but now they come in other fun shapes: birds, flowers, and arrows. Each one comes with eight super strong magnet discs.
$23.95, Fridgedoor.com
Thomas Paul Stationery Set
Whether you buy the aqua set or the orange and brown variety (shown here), you're sure to make an impression on the recipient. Each set comes with 6 cards, 6 sheets of paper, and 6 envelopes. They all have different patterns that manage to look great together.
$10.50, See Jane Work
Recipe Binder Sets
If I owned this set, it would just gather dust, but for aspiring chefs and domestic goddesses, this is a wonderful thing. You get two pretty binders and everything you need to make your own personal cookbook, including recipe cards, menu planners, and section tabs.
$110.00, Russell+Hazel
Couple’s Ginkgo Genealogy Tree
I thought this looked like a fun idea. You and your husband write out your ancestors' names and birthdays on little gingko leaves. If you're going to attempt this, buying a membership to Ancestry.com might not be a bad idea.
$120.00, RedEnvelope
“Mother’s Heart” Mother’s Day Card
This witty Mother's Day card shows the anatomy of a mother's heart including the locations of the Worry Valve, the Offspring-Protection Activator, and the Selfless-Impulse Ventricle. Knock Knock also carries some other quirky Mother's Day cards, including the Mothering Report Card.
$3.50, Knock Knock
